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Basically, the method is three 2x8's glued and screwed together, with the middle 2x8 sticking up higher, creating a tounge and groove "log". Supposedly the dude built his 24x35 garage using this method for $3000. That's pretty cheap, especially when you consider the no siding, no drywall savings.
2x8 lumber is available literally everywhere in the U.S. for relatively cheap. It seems like it would be pretty strong, especially with the adhesive. It also seems less likely to pull in drafts than some other non fully scribed log homes. It also get bonus points that it seems relatively easy and straight forward for the average DIYer to construct themselves.
Have to admit, it's pretty tempting to try for an out building. Kudos to the guy who thought of this simple, yet ingenious, building idea. Just thought I'd share.
I've built several log cabins and houses, and while they look great and make a good solid home, straight wood is not a good insulator, so while great in temperate climates, in really cold climates, you need to fur out the interior walls so you can put in a layer of insulation. Remember, on a regular log construction, the walls will have thin spots where the logs come together, so you'll have lines in your walls that may only be a couple inches thick.
This 2x6 cabin would remedy that, which is very good.
Logs tend to flex and settle too, so cutting bucks into door and window frames allow for flex is a must.
Still, a great project and a very ingenious idea there.
That's an interesting idea for sure. You could probably put some thin roll foam insulation between each board of each "log" to reduce heat transfer through the boards, though of course that means no glue just mechanical fasteners.
That's an interesting idea for sure. You could probably put some thin roll foam insulation between each board of each "log" to reduce heat transfer through the boards, though of course that means no glue just mechanical fasteners.
Yeah I saw them do something like that on one of those off-grid log cabin type shows on tv.
They cut and squared the logs on site, 3 square sides and the exterior finish side was the natural rounded log side. They used some kind of foam roll out insulation between logs to seal the gaps.
Looks pretty cool; I wonder if the wood he used is pressure treated. Otherwise I would think standard Doug fir will rot in a fairly short period of time. I like it though and may try it when I rebuild my shed!
Looks pretty cool; I wonder if the wood he used is pressure treated. Otherwise I would think standard Doug fir will rot in a fairly short period of time. I like it though and may try it when I rebuild my shed!
For a shed pressure treated would be fine, but for a cabin, I don't think you would want to be exposed to all that copper and other chemicals.
Raw wood with a good primer and paint on the exterior and a good paint or urethane on the interior would give you good results.
A good steel roof with at least 2 foot eaves will also protect the exterior walls. Making sure to have a good foundation high enough and sealed to prevent wicking will also alleviate a lot of the rot problems.
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